Mark Manning always thought Eric Schultz had the physical tools to be an All-American. Now the Nebraska wrestling coach is seeing Schultz making strides on the mental side, as well. “Just knocking down some barriers,” Manning said of Schultz, who has been NU’s starter at 197 pounds the past three seasons. “When you get big wins, you do that. Now it’s (about) taking another jump, going to another level. Not just winning the match, but winning it decisively.” Added Schultz: “I think my approaches to matches are a lot better this year.” Schultz is a two-time NCAA qualifier, finishing 2-2 at nationals both years. This season, he’s off to a 17-2 start and leads the team in dual wins (nine), dual takedowns (55) and technical fall wins (five). His most impressive win to date came two weekends ago at Iowa when he used a takedown in the final seconds to…
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